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Steve Hilton, Xavier Becerra Continue to Lead in New California Gubernatorial Candidate Poll
The survey of 1,200 likely voters found Hilton at 22% and Becerra at 21% as the June 2 primary nears.
- On Tuesday, May 19, a new poll showed Republican Steve Hilton and Democrat Xavier Becerra leading California's gubernatorial field with 22% and 21% support respectively, effectively tied just two weeks before the June 2 primary.
- California Democratic Party Chair Rusty Hicks commissioned tracking polls to prevent Democrats from being locked out of the November general election under the state's top-two primary system. Hicks said voters are consolidating behind top candidates.
- Billionaire Tom Steyer trails with 15% support despite record self-funding, while a pro-Becerra committee received over $3.4 million from Airbnb, the California Association of Realtors, and tribal governments on Monday to bolster the campaign.
- Trailing the frontrunners, former Rep. Katie Porter holds 7% support while San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan captures 4%. Antonio Villaraigosa and Tony Thurmond each register 1% in the crowded field of over 60 candidates.
- Voters will head to the polls on June 2 to select the top two finishers who advance to the general election. With 13% of likely voters remaining undecided, down from 14% in the previous poll, room remains for late shifts.
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Hilton and Becerra lead in a tightening race in final weeks of California governor's campaign, poll shows
Despite handwringing among Democrats about being shut out of the governor's race, a new poll by the state party suggests the two candidates most likely to emerge after the June primary are Republican Steve Hilton and Democrat Xavier Becerra.
·Los Angeles, United States
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Total News Sources17
Leaning Left4Leaning Right3Center5Last UpdatedBias Distribution42% Center
Bias Distribution
- 42% of the sources are Center
42% Center
L 33%
C 42%
R 25%
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